Why do I need a website?

I found this great article today on the benefits of a website and how it can help with specific industries such as restaurants, professional services, retail and trade.

According to the article, a website can help you:

"maintain a corporate presence and make yourself accessible to your clients.  Unlike a bricks & mortar shop, a website can have it's doors open 24/7.  Unlike a brochure or magazine advertisement, a website can be relied on for the most up-to-date information."

A website can also:

A website can:   

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• create a corporate presence - if you are a large company clients would expect to be able to find out about you online  

• sell products directly to the public   

• generate and qualify leads  

• gather feedback to help you improve your product or service  

• compete with big business  

• extend your trading hours  

• expand your market      

• save time by answering common questions online 

Read the entire article here: http://www.datasearch.com.au/Pages/Article.aspx?ID=27598